Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,870/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lafayette, LA is $1,870 per week. This is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of $1,685.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,870/week

Lafayette, LA

32% lower than the US average.

$1,685/week

Louisiana

47% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities

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Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,142/week

This is 25% lower than the Lafayette average of $2,669.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,037/week

This is 31% lower than the Lafayette average of $2,669.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,195/week

This is 22% lower than the Lafayette average of $2,669.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,013$2,111
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,769$1,948
Alexandria, Louisiana$1,271$1,795

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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